Scott Scudder
Born: 2/14/1968 in Paris, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-06-06 | Final Game: 1993-05-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: William Scott Scudder
Biography
Scott Scudder, born in 1968, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1989 to 1993. Known for his competitive spirit and versatility on the mound, Scudder carved out a niche for himself during a transitional era in baseball that saw both the tail end of the 1980s and the early 1990s offer a mix of power hitting and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 21 wins and 34 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.8, showcasing his ability to navigate the challenges posed by some of the league's top hitters.
Throughout his time in the majors, Scudder recorded 226 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity to miss bats and keep opposing teams at bay. Additionally, he registered one save, highlighting his ability to perform in high-pressure situations. While his career was relatively brief, Scudder's contributions to the teams he played for were marked by determination and a strong work ethic, traits that resonated with fans and teammates alike. His journey through the game reflects the broader context of a competitive era in baseball, characterized by dynamic changes in player performance and team strategies.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 34 | 96 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 386.3 | 395 | 206 | 42 | 206 | 226 | 4.80 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 4 | 9 | 23 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.3 | 91 | 50 | 61 | 66 | 4.49 | -3596.2 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 5 | 5 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.7 | 74 | 39 | 30 | 42 | 4.90 | -2423.6 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 6 | 9 | 27 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 101.3 | 91 | 49 | 56 | 51 | 4.35 | -1404.8 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 6 | 10 | 23 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109.0 | 134 | 64 | 55 | 66 | 5.28 | -1638.6 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 71 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 0.113 | 0.182 | 0.155 | 0.337 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CIN | NL | 23 | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | 21 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 27 | 29 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.103 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CLE | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | WS | CIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1990 | NLCS | CIN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | NLCS | CIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 1990 | WS | CIN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 96 | 63 | 34 | 37 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CIN | P | 23 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | CIN | P | 21 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | CIN | P | 27 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | CLE | P | 23 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CLE | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 96 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | CLE | AL | $750,000 |
| 1992 | CLE | AL | $170,000 |
| 1990 | CIN | NL | $107,000 |
| 1989 | CIN | NL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,095,000 | ||